A new report is available that should be relevant to anyone interested or involved in participatory budgeting – an internationally recognised way for local people to have a direct say in how, and where, public funds can be used to address local requirements. Advancing Participatory Budgeting in Scotland presents the findings of a participatory budgeting …
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Advancing Participatory Budgeting in Scotland: new learning event report now available
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Setting the Table: giving children the best nutritional start in life
With support from its partners, NHS Health Scotland has revised ‘Setting the Table’, its nutritional guidance and food standards for early years childcare providers in Scotland. Setting the Table is an update of the ‘Nutritional Guidance for the Early Years: Food Choices Aged 1-5 years in Early Education and Childcare Settings’ produced in 2006 and …
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Contaminated land guide launched for community growers
A new guide for community gardeners and allotment holders, offering information about growing food on land that may be contaminated, has been launched by the Grow Your Own Working Group in Scotland. ‘A Guide For Growing On Land Which May Be Contaminated’ focuses on what to do about sites which could be contaminated through past use. …
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Food and You survey publishes findings for Scotland
The Food Standard Agency (FSA)’s Food and You survey has published findings specific to Scotland for 2014. This, the third wave of the survey, which is conducted every two years, provides information on reported behaviours, attitudes and knowledge relating to food safety and healthy eating issues in Scotland. www.food.gov.uk/scotland/news-updates/news/2014/13318/food-and-you-survey-publishes-findings-for-scotland
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Feeding Britain: a strategy for zero hunger in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Westminster’s all party inquiry into hunger and poverty has now reported and Liz Dowler, Professor of Food and Social Policy at Warwick University, who addressed this year’s CFHS annual networking conference, has responded through an open letter that is well worth reading.
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Community growing resource pack, Scotland
The Federation of City Farms & Community Gardens has published a new Community Growing Resource Pack specifically for Scotland. The pack is an introduction to setting up, developing and sustaining a community-managed farm, garden or related community growing space. Also available at www.farmgarden.org.uk/publications
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Eat Better Feel Better
The Scottish Government’s Eat Better Feel Better campaign is due to launch in January 2015 to inspire and support parents and families to make healthy changes to how they shop, cook and eat, with the aim of improving their health. The Eat Better Feel Better team will introduce the campaign at the CFHS annual networking …
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Launch of Broomhouse Health Strategy Group ‘All about us’ video
Broomhouse Health Strategy Group, a South West Edinburgh based community- led health project is very excited to announce the release of their eagerly awaited short community film. “Broomhouse Health Strategy Group – All About Us” which premiered on Thursday 19 June at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting.The 5 minute film provides the audience with a real …
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Newsletter for schools and community groups
Focus on Food has recently launched this new resource for schools and community groups. http://createsend.com/t/r-8E70DFF8B35595E62540EF23F30FEDED
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CFHS conference report
Community Food and Health (Scotland) hosted a national networking conference in October 2014. The aim of the conference was to provide a valuable day for those involved in tackling health inequalities through community food activity. The conference report can be accessed here.